An ancient tree which
was believed by some villagers to be god fell on Thursday May 16th, killing
over 50 people at Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli in Imo State.
The Osisi Ukwu Uko, which has been in
existence for over 200 years, fell during heavy rainstorm around 8pm Thursday
night, collapsing on buildings, people selling their wares and customers buying
good in a market under the tree. Those who didn't die lost body parts and are being
treated at the hospital.
People in the community had for many years called for the removal of the tree over safety concerns but the community elders refused to chop the tree down arguing that it was an ancestral landmark.
Some people in the village are speculating that the gods occupying the tree were angry with the villages over something and decided to strike.
People in the community had for many years called for the removal of the tree over safety concerns but the community elders refused to chop the tree down arguing that it was an ancestral landmark.
Some people in the village are speculating that the gods occupying the tree were angry with the villages over something and decided to strike.
Source: linda ikeji
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